DISTRICT HUMAN DEVELOPMENT REPORT PATAN GUJARAT SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY (GSIDS) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (PLANNING) GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT DISTRICT HUMAN DEVELOPMENT REPORT: PATAN Copyright : Government of Gujarat Published by : Gujarat Social Infrastructure Development Society (GSIDS) First Published : 2016 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form by any means without the prior permission from the publisher. This report does not necessarily reflect the views of the Gujarat Social Infrastructure Development Society (GSIDS) While every care has been taken to reproduce the accurate data, oversights / errors may occur. If found convey it to the Gujarat Social Infrastructure Development Society (GSIDS) The report is prepared on behalf of Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan under a MoU between Member Secretary, Gujarat Social Infrastructure Development Society (GSIDS) District Collector, Patan and Vice Chancellor, Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan DISTRICT HUMAN DEVELOPMENT REPORT PATAN Principal Investigators Prof. S. A. Bhatt Dr. Manoj Kumar Lodha Co-Investigator Dr. Alka Lodha Research Assistants Dr. Pranav R. Dave Dr. Dinesh B. Makwana Gujarat enjoys the reputation of being the most progressive and well-administered State in the country. The State Government is aware that although progress has been achieved in various sectors since the State’s inception much remains to be done in many fields. The Government is, therefore, making strenuous efforts to provide basic minimum services to the people, including drinking water, housing, health, education, livelihood opportunities, etc. The issues like securing peoples participation, poverty alleviation, social protection to the poor, removal of regional imbalances, good governance are also high priority areas of focus on the agenda of the Government. We are committed to the cause of Human Development. I compliment the Nirma University, Ahmedabad for collaborating with the State Government in preparation of the District Human Development Report, which provides an objective, in-depth analysis of the present status of various aspects of human welfare in the district. I also compliment GSIDS, General Administrative Department (Planning) for undertaking this project. I am sure, the comprehensive document, so meticulously prepared, providing a realistic assessment of the current status of the district and will serve as a guide for future planning in various fields which leads towards inclusive development of the people of the district. I appreciate the endeavour. MESSAGE Human Development is a development paradigm which is beyond mere rise or fall of national incomes. It is about creating an environment where people can develop their full potential and lead productive, creative lives in accordance with their needs and interests. People are the real wealth of nation. Development is thus about expanding the choices people have to lead lives that they value. The District Human Development Report is a Document which gives the present status of Human Development in different talukas of the District. Human Development requires focus on the basic as well as crucial indicators of Human Development. Thus this report has highlighted three important pillars which are: Education, Health and Livelihood. I commend the efforts put in by stakeholders in preparing this publication and hope that this will be useful to all the state & district level officials, policy makers and planners in working towards improving Human Development scenario of the District. (S. Aparna) Principal Secretary (Planning) and Chairperson, GSIDS Acknowledgement uman Development as a distinct concept developed in the 80s. The basic feature of our understanding of the concept is not, however, confined to abstract ideas. Just as poverty is H multidimensional, so are the processes of human self realization and social progress. It is therefore, imperative that economic policies are so structured as to attain the twin objectives of human self realization and social progress based on the contemporary realities as well as the aspirations of the future generations. Human development is about people, about expanding their choices and enhancing their capabilities. It seeks to unfold opportunities for the people, particularly those living at the bottom, to live decent, healthy and fulfilling life. The policies and programmes of the State Government over the last three decades have been directed towards creating conditions for the people where full flowering of human capabilities becomes a reality. Efforts of the State Governments have been reinforced by spontaneous and overwhelming support of the people. Economic Development of a state and higher Gross State Domestic Product does not necessarily reflect the actual well being of its people. Therefore, Human Development indices are advocated to measure the improvement and status of well-being of the people. The concept of human development focuses on the actual well being of the people in terms of indicator like education, health, life expectancy, income and gender equity. Our initiatives to prepare District Human Development Report of Patan is an attempt to make an in- depth study and analysis of the quality of life of the people as well as to identify the areas where we need to intervene for enhancing their capabilities and to effectively address the grey areas. The report summarizes the overall development of the district. It is hoped that the DHDR will serve as an important tool in planning for growth, social justice and equity in the districts. This report is also expected to help in reassessing the investment strategy in the future. It is the product of wider interactions and participation at various levels as well as evident from its approach and content. The Preparation of the Report was a huge responsibility and challenging task. Human Development being multi- dimensional, the report adopted broad based methodology and a set of taluka-level human development indicators for inter-taluka disparities in human development, gender inequality, child development, food security, urban development and composite taluka development. The Report also discusses meticulously various human development dimensions such as education, health, sanitation, livelihood standards, empowerment of women, status of marginalized sections, urban development issues and governance from human development perspective. The Report has six chapters focusing on in-depth empirical analysis of all these human development related concerns. The concluding chapter, The Way Forward, charts out thrust areas for intervention policies and strategies for enhancing comprehensive, inclusive, equitable and sustainable human development in the district. The district human development profile is written with the support of the government officials. Human development is a State subject and it is important that the State Government is involved in the preparation of the Human Development Reports. True to the spirit Kum S Aparna, Principal Secretary – Planning, Shri Kalpesh Shah, Joint Secretary (Planning), District Collector, Shri K K Nirala, Patan and former District Collector Shri Rajesh Manjhu, Patan were very forthcoming with their concerns, comments and helpful suggestions. i The Director & Member Secretary, Shri K D Vashi, GSIDS and Shri S S Leuva, Deputy Director, GSIDS took a keen interest and provided data on the economic and social dimensions. We take this opportunity to thank a large number of people and organizations who have participated in finalizing this report. We express our gratitude to District Planning Officer Shri M.M. Kapadya for providing all the statistical support for the project. We also thank Ms Khushboo Patel SPAC, GSIDS, Ms Namrata Kansara SPAC, Patan and Mr Krunal Rajput SPA, Patan for over-viewing the entire process and supporting in the preparation of the report. The entire process of preparation involved close consultation with a large number of experts, line departments of Patan such as Education, Health and Family Welfare, Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Women and Child Development, Social Welfare, Urban Local Bodies, District Industrial Center and others provided required data and participated actively in the deliberations of Core Committee. We would like to express my sincere thanks to all of them for their assistance and contribution. Finally, we thank all those directly or indirectly involved in giving the Report its final shape. We sincerely hope that the Report would be of great policy relevance and provide basis for preparing district planning process from human development perspective and resource allocation by the State Government. Prof. SA Bhatt Dr. Manoj Kumar Lodha ii Contents Acknowledgement Conceptual Note Executive Summary Chapter 1: Introduction ……………………………………………………... 1-28 1.1 Administrative Set Up ……………………………………………………. 2 1.2 Land Utilization Pattern…………………………………………………... 3 1.3 Irrigated Area ……………………………………………………………… 4 1.4 Rainfall Distribution ………………………………………………………. 4 1.5 Demographic Features ……………………………………………………. 5 1.6 Labour Force ……………………………………………………………….. 6 1.7 Major Occupations ………………………………………………………... 6 1.8 Housing Conditions ………………………………………………………. 8 1.9 House Pattern ……………………………………………………………… 8 1.10 Source of Electricity ……………………………………………………….. 9 1.11 Livestock …………………………………………………………………… 9 1.12 Roads and Transport ……………………………………………………… 10 1.13 Status